PurnellBabe

Thanks this was very informative!

Congrats everyone. I'm planning aboard NCL Breakaway to Bermuda September 3, 2015.

I am having a beach ceremony with a cocktail reception. I thought about hosting a dinner in one of the specialty restaurants and then taking the party to the disco that's onboard already. But, I did ask the wedding planner how much would a reception cost in addition to the ceremony. Hopefully she would get back to me tomorrow morning

I am so loving this! How did your guest feel about the limited time frame during thr reception?

I have not picked a location. However, I believe the Wedding planner has a contract with The Mandarin Hotel at Elbow Beach. Hopefully it will be there. Upon location the resort seem kind of nice as they have their own private beach location.

I've ordered my saved the dates on Tuesday actually. The website is also listed on the save the dates.

I have created my wedding website if you would like to take a look:

http://Www.weddingwire.com/chanelandrandy

I planned for the 2nd day to give myself as well as my guest time to be able to actually enjoy Bermuda. Also to prepare and go over things while I am there.

I am using a travel agent. She already reserved a block of 16 cabins for guest and each cabin will receive a $50 on board credit. I also think for each 8Th person one goes free. There is also an hour cocktail party included.

I also thought that the prices will drop. But what if they don't because 2014 prices are about the same as 2015. I also wanted to give family and friends the option of a payment plan soo more than a year in advance should be sufficient. Hopefully I will get the save the date back to mail them off by the second week in April.

I've decided to go with NCL because of the convince being that my family and I are from NY. I also have never Cruised with NCL or been to Bermuda. I've booked with groups through a TA that way I do not have to handle everyone's money. I'm doing August 30 - Sept 5, 2015 it was the most inexpensive and plus it's right before the children go back to school. I know it will be doing hurricane season but Bermuda is not really considered the carribean (in my mind that makes me feel better).

I've looked at island planners such as A Bridal Suite and Weddings by Panche. I've decided to go with Weddings by Panche because they basically had a package with everything I wanted and also included transportation for my guest to and from the beach location as well as photography. I will also look into NCL photographer as well.

I'm glad to see that others are interested in NCL. Choosing to disembark from NYC in August of 2015 NCL is like the only option -_-

I'll will keep you guys posted on my progress.

I'm interested in more NCL reviews as well. I am in the process of booking with NCL to Bermuda August of 2015. I'm not really far in the process as I am only using them for groups. I did choose The Bermuda iteniary because the ship will be docked for three days. I have a fear that I will miss the island due to weather related issues. Bermuda for me is safe. I am also considering using a island wedding planner as well.

Same here.. The anticipation is killing me.

I've enjoyed reading your post. It has giving me done insight on what to expect as I plan mines. I wish you and your wife all the best and I cannot wait to see pics! Congrats again!

I am facing the same dilemma right now. I am also looking for September 2015. However, I am departing from New York and he only real options I have right now are Norwegian Breakaway or Gem with a Bahamas or Bermuda itenitary.

So far I decided to go with Bermuda since it will be dicked for three days. Not sure if I'm going with Royal Ocean Events or a Wedding planner on the island.